Buttock enhancing pantyhose undergarment

ABSTRACT

A pantyhose undergarment and method of making the pantyhose undergarment that includes a waistband portion, a control top portion, and leg portions knitted to the control top portion. Shirring is included in between buttock areas. In one variation, the control top portion includes heavy knit under and on side areas of the buttocks, light knit on cheek areas of the buttocks, and medium knit on remaining areas of the control top portion. In another variation, the control top portion includes light support knit on cheek areas of the buttocks, and medium support knit on remaining areas of the control top portion. In additional variations, the control top portion includes heavy knit under, above, and on the sides of the buttocks, and optionally in between cheek areas of the buttocks, and the saddlebag regions, light knit on cheek areas of the buttocks, and medium knit on remaining areas of the control top portion.

[0001] This application claims priority from U.S. ProvisionalApplication Serial No. 60/394,077, entitled “Buttock Enhancing PantyhoseUndergarment,” filed Jul. 8, 2002. The entirety of that provisionalapplication is incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates generally to buttock supportpantyhose undergarments, and specifically to pantyhose undergarmentsthat provide shaping to the buttocks.

[0004] 2. Related Art

[0005] Related art includes Dupont's “Wonderbum” tights.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0006] FIGS. 1-3 illustrate a pantyhose undergarment including a controltop portion with heavy support under and on side areas of the buttocks,light support on cheek areas of the buttocks, and medium support onremaining areas of the control top portion, elastic stretched and sewndown center back from waist to crotch panel, in accordance with oneembodiment of the present invention.

[0007] FIGS. 4-6 illustrate a pantyhose undergarment including a controltop portion with light support on cheek areas of the buttocks, andmedium support on remaining areas of the control top portion, elasticstretched and sewn down center back from waist to crotch panel, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0008] FIGS. 7-9 illustrate a pantyhose undergarment including a controltop portion with heavy support under, above, in between and on sideareas of the buttocks, light support on cheek areas of the buttocks, andmedium support on remaining areas of the control top portion, elasticstretched and sewn down center back from waist to crotch panel, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] FIGS. 10-12 illustrate a pantyhose undergarment including acontrol top portion with heavy support knit on the saddle bag region andunder, above, and on side areas of the buttocks, light support knit oncheek areas of the buttocks, and medium support knit on remaining areasof the control top portion, elastic stretched and sewn down center backfrom waist to crotch panel, in accordance with an embodiment of thepresent invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Pantyhose are worn by women under dresses, pants, and othergarments to provide a smooth, firm appearance. The voluptuous naturalcurve of the buttocks, however, is lost, providing a flat appearance.The present invention provides the wearer with a smooth tight appearanceand enhances each buttock by supportive knit under the cheeks and sides,without providing a flattened appearance. in addition, the presentinvention has sheer give (release) on the rump of the buttocks, as wellas an elastic gathering in between the cheeks. This unique combinationprovides the wearer with lifted, contoured and voluptuous buttocks, in anatural looking comfortable undergarment.

[0011] The present invention is a system and method of making apantyhose undergarment comprising at least two different yarns, or acombination thereof that impart a support and control function by usingdifferent knit patterns and/or degrees of denier and the utilization ofa gathered elastic center back. The pantyhose includes lesser support atthe peaks of the buttocks, greater support under the buttocks to providelift. The greater support areas gradually grade into the lesser supportareas so that no indentations are shown from differing levels ofsupport. The pantyhose center back incorporates elastic sewn down theseam to the crotch panel while being stretched. This elastic shirring(gathering) provides a pull in between the buttocks, allowing thenatural voluptuous contour in between the female buttocks to remain.This shirring not only helps contour the separate buttock cheeks butalso assists in the effectiveness of the lift, so that the lift does notmerely rise up the surface of the buttocks, but allows the pantyhose tograsp the bottom of the buttocks pulling them up. The elastic shirringalso contributes to the effectiveness of the sheer give on the peaks ofthe buttocks by holding the sheer area in the proper position. Thepresent invention also provides stomach support.

[0012] The present invention can be made in various colors, sizes, andlengths ranging from shorts, biker pant, capri (above or below theknee), and ankle to foot pantyhose (sandal foot and reinforced toe). Theleg portions of the pantyhose undergarment will be available indiffering ranges of sheer and opaqueness.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention provides four embodiments of a pantyhoseundergarment 1, 2, 3, and 4 respectively, manufactured on a circularknitting machine using a circular hosiery knitting process. This enablesthe garment to be knitting in a continuous knitting process. Circularknitting machines and processes arc well known. Those skilled in the artwill understand the manner in which garments 1, 2, 3, and 4 of thepresent invention can be manufactured using such a machine and process.The four embodiments of the present invention will be made in a varietyof colors, lengths, opaqueness, and sizes. All embodiments of thepresent invention may have heavy support for the stomach and saddle bagareas. More importantly, the present invention provides lift by heavysupport knit under and on the sides of the buttocks and provides arelease of the pressure in the ample peek areas of the buttock cheeks.The elastic gathering at the center back assists both of the aboveapplications. Elastic, while being stretched is preferably zig zagstitched down the center back in the area between the waistband and thecrotch, creating shining (gathering). This elastic application not onlydefines the two separate buttock shapes but also co-acts to lift thebuttocks by allowing the undergarment to grasp the buttocks. Inaddition, the elastic center-back assists in keeping the circles ofsheer knit in place. The elastic center back, the sheer circles and thesupportive lift, all assist in the effectiveness of each others goals,therein creating an effective buttock enhancing undergarment that givesthe wearer a rounder, 3-dimensional, lifted and separated bottom.Although the invention is described by the illustration of these fourembodiments, those experiences in the art will recognize that multipleother embodiments are possible. The present invention is not restrictedto the type of stitch or yarn since it is contemplated that variousstitch types, denier ranges, and fibers can be used to obtain similarresults, depending on the area of use and the degree of control.

[0014] The differing levels of support are illustrated through gridlines. Close grid lines indicate maximum support (e.g., portion 106) andfurther apart grid lines represents sheer portions (e.g., portion 110)of the pantyhose undergarment. Right cross hatching (e.g., ///////)represents medium weight support (e.g., portion 104), and left crosshatching (e.g., \\\\\\\) represents the gradual change between mediumsupport knit 4 and the sheer or opaque leg 10 (e.g., portion 109).

[0015] Heavy Support Under and on Side Areas of the Buttocks

[0016] FIGS. 1-3 illustrate a pantyhose undergarment including a controltop portion with a tighter stitch formation and/or higher denier knitunder and on side areas of the buttocks, looser stitch formation and/orlighter denier knit on cheek areas of the buttocks, and medium stretchstitch formation and/or medium denier knit on remaining areas of thecontrol top portion, in accordance with one embodiment of the presentinvention.

[0017]FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a pantyhose undergarmentproviding stomach control support. FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of apantyhose undergarment providing tighter stitch formation and/or higherdenier under and on the sides of the buttocks, and looser stitchformation and/or lower denier on the ample portions of the cheeks of thebuttocks. FIG. 3 illustrates a back view of a pantyhose undergarmentproviding tighter stitch formation and/or higher denier under inbetween, and on the sides of the buttocks, and looser stitch formationand/or lower denier on the cheeks of the buttocks. (Elastic in thecenter back seam is illustrated through the zigzag stitch.)

[0018] In one embodiment, the control top portion includes varyinglevels of support ranging from light support (e.g., sheer) to heavysupport, in order to shape the hip, pelvis, saddlebag, and buttockareas. All levels of support are knitted in a continuous knittingprocess so that the supportive regions gradually blend into the sheererregions of the pantyhose undergarment. This eliminates creases andindentations cause by severe changes in support levels.

[0019] In one embodiment, the control top portion 101 comprises aknitted-in welt for a waistband 105 that is, for example, 1″ to 3″ wideand gradually blends into the medium support control top portion 104.The medium support control top portion 104 comprises a standard mediumsupport, having, for example, a higher denier (i.e., a unit of finenessfor knit fibers) range and a medium stretch stitch configuration. Thefront stomach portion 106 encompasses an area of denser, moresupportive, and less stretchable knit configuration, as does theunderside and sides of the buttock area 107, providing lift, contour andsupport for the buttocks. These highly supportive under and side buttockareas 107, are knitted to gradually blend into the sheer 108 lesssupportive, peaks of the buttocks, which consist of a circular areaknitted in a sheerer denier, more stretchable knit formation 108. Thislesser supportive (e.g., sheer) region, on the peaks of the buttocks,enables the release of the pressure that would normally flatten thebuttocks. All remaining areas of hip and thigh regions are knitted in astandard control top knit 104, of medium support knit. This mediumsupport control top area is gradually graduated at the upper thighregions to blend 109 with the sheer or opaque leg portions 110. The legswould be available in a variety of denier sheer to opaque. The legs mayinclude saddlebag coverage comprised of a tighter stitch formationand/or a higher denier.

[0020] The pantyhose undergarment includes two leg portions 110, varyingin length from, for example, shorts, biker pant, capri, ankle length andfooted pantyhose. The shorts, biker pant, capri and ankle lengths end,for example, in knitted-in finished welts at the leg openings. Thesewelts are, for example, from ¾″″ to 2″ wide. The body of the legportions will gradually blend into the more supportive welts, decreasingindentations caused by severe changes in support.

[0021] In one embodiment, the tubular pantyhose are cut longitudinallyup the crotch region; left and right sides are stitched together withthe crotch panel by a flat welt or overlock stitch. In anotherembodiment, the undergarments center front and back will remainseamless. In a further embodiment, starting at the waist down to thecrotch panel 111, string, ⅛″, ¼″ or ⅜″ wide elastic, is straightstitched, overlocked or zigzag stitched on to the back seam while beingstretched, causing shirring 112. This shirring provides a pull inbetween the buttocks, revealing the natural voluptuous contour betweenthe female buttock cheeks. It also enhances the effectiveness of theshaping and lift of the buttocks.

[0022] Medium Support Surrounding Cheek Area of Buttocks

[0023] FIGS. 4-6 illustrate a pantyhose undergarment including a controltop portion with stretchable knit formation and/or lighter denier oncheek areas of the buttocks, and medium stretch stitch formation and/ormedium denier on remaining areas of the control top portion, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024]FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of a pantyhose undergarmentproviding stomach control support. FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of apantyhose undergarment providing looser stitch formation and/or lighterdenier at the ample portions of the buttock peaks and medium stretchstitch formation and/or medium denier through out the hip and pelvisarea. FIG. 6 illustrates a back view of a pantyhose undergarmentproviding looser stitch formation and/or lighter denier at the ampleportions of the buttock peaks and medium stretch stitch formation and/ormedium denier through out the control top. Elastic in the center backseam is illustrated through the zigzag stitch. This embodiment of thepresent invention includes a medium support control top portion thatgradually blends into the sheer portions of the ample buttock peeks.This version of the present invention does not include a supportivebuttock lift.

[0025] According to one embodiment, the control top portion 201comprises a knitted-in welt for a waistband 205 that is, for example, 1″to 3″ wide and gradually blends into the medium support control topportion 204. The medium support control top portion 204 comprises astandard medium support knit, having a medium stretch stitch formationand/or a medium denier range. The knitted in waistband and leg bandswill have a high denier. The front stomach portion 206 encompasses anarea of denser, more supportive, and a less stretchable stitchformation. The supportive control top portion area 204 is knitted togradually blend into the sheer less supportive, peaks of the buttocks208, which consist of a circular area knitted in a sheer, morestretchable stitch formation and/or lighter denier. This lessersupportive (e.g., sheer) region 208, on the peaks of the buttocks,enables the release of the pressure that would normally flatten thebuttocks. All remaining areas of hip and thigh regions are knitted in astandard control top knit 204, of medium support knit. This mediumsupport control top area is gradually graduated at the upper thighregions to blend 209 with the leg portions 210. The legs would beavailable in a range from sheer to opaque. The legs may includesaddlebag coverage comprised of a tighter stitch formation and/or ahigher denier.

[0026] The pantyhose undergarment includes two leg portions 210, varyingin length from, for example, shorts, biker pant, capri, ankle length andfooted pantyhose. The shorts, biker pant, capri and ankle lengths end,for example, in knitted-in finished welts at the leg openings. Thesewelts are, for example, from 1″ to 2″ wide. The body of the leg portionswill gradually blend into the more supportive leg bands, decreasingindentations caused by severe changes in support.

[0027] In one embodiment, the tubular undergarment is cut longitudinallyup the crotch region; left and right sides are stitched together withthe crotch panel by a flat welt or overlock stitch. In anotherembodiment, the pantyhose center front and back will remain seamless. Ina further embodiment, starting at the waist down to the crotch panel211, string, ⅛″, ¼″ or ⅜″ wide elastic, is straight stitched, overlockstitched or zigzag stitched on to the center back while being stretched,causing shirring 212. This shirring provides a pull in between thebuttocks, creating a natural voluptuous contour to the female buttocks.It also enhances the effectiveness of the shaping and lift of thebuttocks.

[0028] Heavy Support Under, Above, in Between and on Side Areas of theButtocks

[0029] FIGS. 7-9 illustrate a pantyhose undergarment including a controltop portion with tighter stitch formation and/or higher denier under, inbetween, on side area of the buttocks and above (up to the waistband),stretchable stitch formation and/or light denier on cheek areas of thebuttocks, and medium stretch stitch formation and medium denier onremaining areas of the control top portion, in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention.

[0030]FIG. 7 illustrates a front view of a pantyhose undergarmentproviding stomach control support and side support with tighter stitchformation and/or higher denier contouring the sides of the buttocks.FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of a pantyhose undergarment wherein theunder buttock and side tighter stitch formation and/or higher deniersupport is carried up to the waste band, and a more stretchable stitchformation and lower denier knit is knitted on the ample portions of thebuttocks. FIG. 9 illustrates a back view of a pantyhose undergarmentwherein the under buttock and side's tighter stitch formation and/orhigher denier support is carried up to the waste band, and in betweenthe buttocks, and a stretchable stitch formation and/or lower denierknit is knitted on the ample portions of the buttocks, and a mediumstretch stitch formation and/or medium support denier is knitted onremaining control top areas. Elastic 312 in the center back isillustrated through the zigzag stitch. This embodiment of the presentinvention includes buttock support not only under and up the sides, butalso up to the waistline and in between the buttock cheek areas forultimate lift.

[0031] According to one embodiment, the control top portion 301comprises a knitted-in seam is illustrated through the zigzag stitch.This embodiment of the present invention includes buttock support notonly under the buttock and up the side, but welt for a waistband 305that is, for example, 1″ to 3″ wide and gradually blends into the mediumsupport control top portion 304. The medium support control top portion304 comprises a standard medium support knit, having a medium stretchstitch formation and/or a medium denier (i.e., a unit of fineness forknit fibers). The knitted in waistband and leg bands will have a higherdenier and a supportive stitch formation. The front stomach portion 306encompasses an area of denser, more supportive, and less stretchableknit, as does the underside and sides of the buttock area 307, going allthe way to the waistband, providing lift, contour and support for thebuttocks. These highly supportive under and side buttock areas 307, areknitted to gradually blend into the sheer 308 less supportive, peaks ofthe buttocks, which consist of a circular area knitted in a morestretchable knit formation and/or sheerer denier 308. This lessersupportive (e.g., sheer) region, on the peaks of the buttocks, enablesthe release of the pressure that would normally flatten the buttocks.All remaining areas of hip and thigh regions are knitted in a standardcontrol top knit 304, of medium support knit comprising a medium supportstitch formation and/or a medium support denier. This medium supportcontrol top area is gradually graduated to blend 309 with the legportions 310. The legs would be available in a range from sheer toopaque. The legs may include saddlebag coverage comprised of a tighterstitch formation and/or a higher denier.

[0032] The pantyhose undergarment includes two leg portions 310, varyingin length from, for example, shorts, biker pant, capri, ankle length andfooted pantyhose. The shorts, biker pant, capri and ankle lengths end,for example, in knitted-in finished welts at the leg openings. Thesewelts are, for example, from I to 2″ wide. The body of the leg portionswill gradually blend into the more supportive welts, decreasingindentations caused by severe changes in support.

[0033] In one embodiment, the tubular undergarment is cut longitudinallyup the crotch region; left and right sides are stitched together withthe crotch panel by a flat welt stitch or overlock stitch. In anotherembodiment, the undergarments left and right sides will remain seamless.In a further embodiment, starting at the waist down to the crotch panel311, string, ⅛″, ¼″, or ⅜″ wide elastic, is straight stitched, overlockstitched or zigzag stitched on to the center back while being stretched,causing shirring 312. This shirring provides a pull in between thebuttocks, creating a natural voluptuous contour to the female buttocks.It also enhances the effectiveness of the shaping and lift of thebuttocks.

[0034] Heavy Support Under, Above, and on Side Areas of the Buttocks

[0035] FIGS. 10-12 illustrate a pantyhose undergarment including acontrol top portion with a tighter stitch formation and/or a higherdenier not only under, above, and on side areas of the buttocks, butalso carried down to the thighs for saddlebag support. A looser stitchformation and/or lower denier on cheek areas of the buttocks, and mediumsupport stitch formation and/or medium denier on remaining areas of thecontrol top portion, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentinvention.

[0036]FIG. 10 illustrates a front view of a pantyhose undergarmentproviding stomach control support and side support with tighter stitchformation and/or a higher denier contouring the sides of the buttocks.FIG. 11 illustrates a side view of a pantyhose undergarment wherein theunder buttock and side tighter stitch formation and higher denier iscarried up to the waste band, and carried down to the thighs forsaddlebag support. A stretchable stitch formation and/or lower denier,sheerer knit is knitted on the ample portions of the buttocks. FIG. 12illustrates a back view of a pantyhose undergarment wherein the underbuttock and side's tighter stitch formation and/or higher denier iscarried up to the waste band and down to the thighs. A stretchablestitch formation and/or lower denier knit, is knitted on the ampleportions of the buttocks, and a medium support knit formation and/ormedium denier support is knitted on remaining control top areas. Elasticin the center back seam is illustrated through the zigzag stitch. Thisembodiment of the present invention includes buttock support, not onlyunder the buttock and up the side, but also up to the waistline forultimate lift and down to the thighs for saddlebag coverage.

[0037] In one embodiment, the control top portion 401 comprises aknitted-in welt for a waistband 405 that is, for example, 1″ to 3″ wideand gradually blends into the medium support control top portion 404.The medium support control top portion 404 comprises a standard mediumsupport knit, having; for example, a medium stretch knit formationand/or medium denier (i.e. a unit of fineness for knit fibers). Theknitted in waistband and leg bands will have a higher denier and tighterstitch formation. The front stomach portion 406 encompasses an area ofdenser, more supportive, and less stretchable stitch formation, as doesthe saddlebag area 414 and also the under and sides areas 407surrounding the buttock peaks, providing lift, contour and support forthe buttocks. These highly supportive under and side buttock areas 407,are knitted to gradually blend into the sheer less supportive, peaks ofthe buttocks, which consist of a circular area knitted 408 in a sheer,more stretchable stitch formation and/or lower denier. This lessersupportive (e.g., sheer) region, on the peaks of the buttocks, enablesthe release of the pressure that would normally flatten the buttocks.All remaining areas of hip and thigh regions are knitted in a standardcontrol top knit 404, of medium support stitch and/or a medium supportdenier. This medium support control top area is gradually graduated atthe upper thigh regions to blend 409 with the leg portions 410 and thesaddlebag areas 414. The legs would be available in a range from sheerto opaque. The legs saddlebag support 414 comprised of a heavy supportknit comprising a tighter stitch formation and/or a higher denier.

[0038] The pantyhose undergarment includes two leg portions 410, varyingin length from, for example, shorts, biker pant, capri, ankle length andfooted pantyhose. The shorts, biker pant, capri and ankle lengths end,for example, in knitted-in finished welts at the leg openings. Thesewelts are, for example, from 1″ to 2″ wide. The body of the leg portionswill gradually blend into the more supportive welts, decreasingindentations caused by severe changes in support.

[0039] In one embodiment, the tubular undergarment is cut up the crotchregion, left and right sides are stitched together with the crotch panelpreferably using a flat welt stitch or an overlock stitch. In anotherembodiment, the undergarments center front and back will remainseamless. In a further embodiment, starting at the waist down to thecrotch panel 411, string, ⅛″, ¼″, or ⅜″ wide elastic, is straightstitched, overlock stitched or zigzag stitched on to the back seam whilebeing stretched, causing shirring 412. This shirring provides a pull inbetween the buttocks, revealing the natural voluptuous contour inbetween the female buttock cheeks. It also enhances the effectiveness ofthe shaping and lift of the buttocks.

[0040] Additional Embodiments

[0041] The present invention may be manufactured in conventional fiberswherein at least two yarns are selected from the group consisting ofSpandex, Lycra, nylon, poly, silk, cotton, rayon, and elastic.

[0042] Example embodiments of the present invention have now beendescribed in accordance with the above advantages. It will beappreciated that these examples are merely illustrative of theinvention. Those skilled in the art will understand that manymodifications may be made to the present invention and that all suchmodifications are within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0043] Those skilled in the art will also understand that the presentinvention is also not limited with respect to the length, construction,stitch formation, denier or yarns used for the differing portions of thepantyhose undergarment. The selections, length, yarns, denier, stitchformation and construction specified above are simply embodiments.

What is claimed is:
 1. An undergarment comprising: varying levels ofsupport to sculpt the buttock, thighs, saddlebag, hip, tummy areas or acombination thereof, wherein lighter supportive areas gradually blendinto heavier supportive regions; and sheer areas of relief uncompressbuttock cheeks; and the use of elastic shirring sewn down the centerback seam co-act to assist shaping and lifting first and second buttockcheeks.
 2. The undergarment of claim 1, wherein the varying levels ofsupport are achieved through selected stitch formation and denier. 3.The undergarment of claim 2, wherein the varying levels of support areselected from a group consisting of: light support knit (also known assheer); medium support knit; heavy support knit.
 4. The undergarment ofclaim 3, wherein the light support knit comprises a higher stretchstitch formation than medium support knit, and medium support knit has ahigher stretch stitch formation than the heavy support knit, and heavysupport knit comprises little or no stretch capabilities in its stitchformation.
 5. The undergarment of claim 3, wherein the light supportknit comprises yarns with a lower denier than that of medium supportknit, and the medium support knit has a denier lower than the heavysupport knit.
 6. The undergarment of claim 1, wherein the control topportion provides heavy support knit under, in between, and on the sidesof first and second buttock cheeks, light support knit on first andsecond buttock cheeks, and medium support knit on the remaining areas ofthe control top portion.
 7. The undergarment of claim 1, wherein thesurrounding areas around the first and second sheer knit buttock peakscomprises a medium support knit.
 8. The undergarment of claim 1, whereinthe control top portion provides heavy support knit starting under thebuttocks, on the sides, in between the buttock cheeks, and up to thewaistband; and light support knit on the buttock peak areas; and mediumsupport knit on the remaining area of the control top portion.
 9. Theundergarment of claim 1, wherein the control top portion comprises heavysupport knit starting at the waistband then down the sides, then underthe first and second buttock cheeks, light support knit on the buttockpeak areas, and medium support knit on remaining areas of the controltop portion.
 10. The undergarment of claim 1, wherein the leg portionsare made in a variety of denier ranges from sheer to opaque, with theexception of the heavier support saddlebag region.
 11. The undergarmentof claim 1, wherein the undergarment further comprises medium supportknit, heavy support knit or combination thereof that surrounds the firstand second sheer buttock peaks just below, in between, on the sides,above, up to the waistband and the saddlebag area or combinationthereof.
 12. The undergarment of claim 1, further comprises heavysupport knit on the saddlebag regions on the first and second legportions.
 13. The undergarment of claim 12, wherein the saddlebag areacomprises a tighter stitch formation than that of the remaining legportions.
 14. The undergarment of claim 1, further comprising: gradatedlevels of support to eliminate creases or indentations cause by severechanges in support.
 15. The undergarment of claim 1, wherein theundergarment is at least one selected from a group consisting of:underwear; shorts; biker pants; above and below the knee capri; agirdle; an ankle length pantyhose; and sandal toe and reinforced footedpantyhose.
 16. The undergarment of claim 1, wherein the undergarmentcomprise of at least two different yarns selected from a groupconsisting of: Lycra; Spandex; cotton; nylon; silk; poly; and elastic.17. The undergarment of claim 1, further comprising a straight stitch,zig zag, merrow or flat welt machine to sew elastic while beingstretched; down the center back in the area between waist down to thecrotch between the first and second buttock cheek portions.
 18. Theundergarment of claim 1, further comprising: the use of tuck stitches ora variation thereof to create shirring at the center back seam.
 19. Theundergarment of claim 1, comprising: a continuous knitting process,knitting first and second leg bands, the first and second leg bandsbeing comprised of knitted-in welts terminating the leg bands beingcomprise of at least two yarns, the first and second leg bandsterminating the first and second leg portions between the upper thighand foot of a person wearing the garment; once the first and second legbands have been knitted, making the transfer to knitting a control topportion being comprised of at least two types of yarn and varying stitchformation and denier fineness to sculpt the tummy, buttocks, saddlebagand hip region, or a combination thereof; once the top portion has beenknitted making a transfer to knitting a waistband being comprised of aknitted-in welt, the knitted welt comprising the waistband being of atleast two types of yarn.
 20. The undergarment of claim 19, wherein thegarment is cut longitudinally up the crotch region, left and right sidesare stitch together contiguous with the crotch panel by and overlockstitch of flat welt seam.
 21. The undergarment of claim 1, wherein thepeaks of the buttocks comprises lighter support knit in a high stretchknit formation or a lower denier or a combination thereof.